University of Denver. Sturm College of Law

Abstract Leonard von Bibra Sutton (1914-2002) was an alumnus of the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver and went so far as serving as Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court. Sutton was often a guest lecturer and speaker at the University of Denver. He also founded the "international legal studies program at DU College of Law. Justice Sutton established the "Chief Justice Leonard v.B. Sutton International Law Award," an annual endowment that allows a DU law student to spend a summer...

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Left to right Chester Alter, Gordon Johnston, and Milton Morris stand in hallway looking at a book.

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Dean Gordon Johnston, far left, Chancellor Cheston Alter, center, and Law School Alumni President Milton Morris, standing behind Chancellor Alter, with some unidentified men at a Sturm College of Law dinner.

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Interview includes biographical information, came to Denver because he had TB, went to University of DU Law School, covers history of National Jewish Hospital- changing from tuberculosis treatment to asthma, mergers and how the hospital changed.

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Robert B. Yegge (1934 - 2006) graduated with a Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver (DU) Law School in 1959. He served at DU Law School as both faculty and dean. The collection consists of his personal papers and scrapbooks, photographs, clippings, and other publications.

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Sam Menin, Denver defense attorney, describes attending Westminster Law School (which would later merge the University of Denver College of Law) at night while working during the day. Menin reflects on his career and discusses why he often represented homeless, poor, or oppressed clients. Discusses the impact of the KKK, segregation, and race relations.

Abstract Annual Leadership Conference Limited to 150 Student Applicants. Hurst named as Acting Dean of University College of Law – Succeeds Dean Johnston. ROTC Units Join Forces for Annual Dinner Dance. Hawaiian Beauty Visits May Prom in Goodwill Tour. Senior Honoraries Tap 33 Members. Demonstrations Manager Drafting Program of Dorm-Frat Competition. Nominations Due for Outstanding Frosh Royalty. ODK Establishes Johnston Award. Law School “Derby Days” Postponed. Lutheran Pastor Speaks at Mid-Week...

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Contains invitations, programs, correspondence, speeches, press clippings and miscellaneous materials related to commencement exercises of the University of Denver and its constituent units.

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Documents the founding and operation of the University of Denver law school, the activities of its faculty, students and alumni, and the evolution of legal education in the Rocky Mountain West. The collection contains administrative records, legal research, alumni materials, publications issued by the school and records of professional organizations active at the school.